This past weekend, we had the honor
of attending the Elav conference, where Jews, Arabs, and people from all over
the world worship Yeshua together.
In light of recent events happening between Israel and Gaza, I have to
share the most beautiful moment of the Kingdom coming to Earth.
Yeshua taught us to pray “Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your
name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.”
My eyes have truly witnessed this
in the midst of a balagan (chaos). Even though there have been kidnappings
of teenagers, retaliation and riots, hundreds of rockets launched into Israel,
escalation and despite several rushes to shelter, I have seen true love between
Jews and Arabs. For this, I
rejoice.
What do I mean by this true love?
Yes, I saw them worshipping, singing and dancing together. I saw them praying together, hugging
each other, and above all, I witnessed Jews and Arabs washing each other’s
feet. Yes, literally.
In the times where Arabs feared to
leave there Jerusalem homes and Israelis were in shelter, I saw Jews and Arabs washing each other’s feet.
Beautiful. What can compel enemies
to do this? Only love that is not our own.
Only through Yeshua can hatred be overthrown and love
grown.
“But I tell you who
hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who
curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If some strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other
also.” Luke 6:27-29
“Now that I, your Lord
and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s
feet. I have set you an example
that you should do as I have done for you.” John 13:14
“Do not let your
hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in me.” John 14:1
